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  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
13,024 Views
17 Pages

Empowering College Students’ Problem-Solving Skills through RICOSRE

  • Susriyati Mahanal,
  • Siti Zubaidah,
  • Deny Setiawan,
  • Hidayati Maghfiroh and
  • Fahrul Ghani Muhaimin

11 March 2022

Problem-solving skills are advantageous when resolving complicated and multidimensional challenges. Problem-solving skills can be developed through active learning models that engage students in the learning process. One active learning model is RICO...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
9,140 Views
22 Pages

24 August 2023

This study aims to investigate the mediating roles of students’ self-efficacy and problem-solving in the relationships between independent variables with the Blackboard System (BS) and performance impact in order to better understand how they r...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue E-learning, Digital Learning, and Digital Communication Used for Education Sustainability Volume II)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,122 Views
12 Pages

Feasibility and Acceptability of Bright IDEAS-Young Adults: A Problem-Solving Skills Training Intervention

  • Adrienne S. Viola,
  • Gary Kwok,
  • Kristine Levonyan-Radloff,
  • Sharon L. Manne and ,
  • Robert B. Noll,
  • Sean Phipps,
  • Olle Jane Z. Sahler and
  • Katie A. Devine
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

25 June 2022

Background: Young adults with cancer are a vulnerable group with unique emotional, social, and practical needs. There is a lack of evidence-based interventions to address their needs and to foster skills that could increase their capacity to cope. Br...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Advances in Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Psycho-Oncology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,889 Views
16 Pages

Factors Affecting Employees’ Problem-Solving Skills in Technology-Rich Environments in Japan and Korea

  • Chyul-Young Jyung,
  • Yoowoo Lee,
  • Sunyoung Park,
  • Eunhye Cho and
  • Romi Choi

30 August 2020

This study conducts an analysis about the impact of basic background, cultural capital, skill use, and participation in training on employees’ problem-solving proficiency in Japan and Korea based on data from the Programme for the International...

(This article belongs to the Section Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development)
  • Article
  • Open Access
160 Citations
38,267 Views
28 Pages

Examples of Problem-Solving Strategies in Mathematics Education Supporting the Sustainability of 21st-Century Skills

  • Zsuzsanna Katalin Szabo,
  • Péter Körtesi,
  • Jan Guncaga,
  • Dalma Szabo and
  • Ramona Neag

3 December 2020

The overall aim of education is to train proactive, motivated, and independent citizens to face and overcome continuous challenges. Critical thinking—finding solutions to problems—is of primary importance in the 21st century to handle cha...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Math Education and Problem Solving)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,849 Views
14 Pages

28 January 2022

This study aims to examine the usefulness of an ad hoc worksheet for an Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills Program (SCI-Labour) the effectiveness of which was tested by Bonete, Calero, and Fernández-Parra (2015). Data were taken from 44 adol...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Advances in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,841 Views
16 Pages

18 September 2024

The acquisition of programming skills is often complex and poses challenges that impede students’ progress and understanding. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the flipped project-based learning (FPBL) model, implemented via Moodl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
1,692 Views
25 Pages

17 November 2025

This study examined the effectiveness of a STEM service-learning intervention in enhancing students’ digital skills, problem-solving confidence, STEM career interest, and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4 and 5), with atten...

  • Article
  • Open Access
590 Views
19 Pages

21 August 2026

The bioecological model emphasizes parent–child interactions as proximal processes associated with children’s development over time, whereas family systems theory highlights the distinct yet interdependent roles of mothers and fathers. Ho...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Family Interaction and Children’s Social Development: Behavioral and Neural Correlates)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
6,214 Views
22 Pages

Relationship between Self-Concept, Emotional Intelligence and Problem-Solving Skills on Secondary School Students’ Attitude towards Solving Algebraic Problems

  • Abdul Halim Abdullah,
  • Elizabeth Julius,
  • Nornazira Suhairom,
  • Marlina Ali and ,
  • Corrienna Abdul Talib,
  • Zakiah Mohamad Ashari,
  • Umar Haiyat Abdul Kohar and
  • Sharifah Nurarfah S. Abd Rahman
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

3 November 2022

Mathematics is required from primary (basic) through junior secondary and senior secondary levels of education in Nigeria. The position of mathematics within the curriculum is reflective of the significance of the subject to the expansion of scientif...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Education for Sustainable Development)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
6,499 Views
15 Pages

6 October 2025

The adoption of artificial intelligence has risen, yet research on its impact on innovation processes between actual businesses remains sparse. This research fills the present gap by investigating ten workers from a tech startup who utilize artificia...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,435 Views
19 Pages

31 October 2024

Collaborative problem-solving (CPS) skills are recognized as an essential aspect of 21st-century skills and STEM education. This study investigates the CPS skills of high school students from Germany and China within the context of chemistry. A total...

(This article belongs to the Section STEM Education)
  • Review
  • Open Access
20 Citations
7,527 Views
26 Pages

Effectiveness of Family Coping Interventions in Improving Problem-Solving Skills in the Care of Children and Adolescent Cancer Survivors during and after Treatment: A Scoping Review

  • Pedro Emílio Gomes Prates,
  • Antonio Jorge Silva Correa-Júnior,
  • Tatiana Mara da Silva Russo,
  • Camila Maria Silva Paraizo-Horvath and ,
  • André Aparecido da Silva Teles and
  • Helena Megumi Sonobe
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

28 August 2024

(1) Context: Cancer triggers significant changes in family dynamics. It is noteworthy that coping and problem-solving skills, particularly in situations involving cancer in children and adolescents, have not been adequately explored in the context of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
11,181 Views
17 Pages

Complex problem solving (CPS) is considered to be one of the most important skills for successful learning. In an effort to explore the nature of CPS, this study aims to investigate the role of inductive reasoning (IR) and combinatorial reasoning (CR...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Learning and Instruction)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,102 Views
27 Pages

18 December 2025

Early identification of students at risk for low academic confidence, poor problem-solving skills, or poor academic performance is crucial to achieving equitable and sustainable learning outcomes. This research presents a hybrid artificial intelligen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,544 Views
28 Pages

We aimed to explore the effects of hands-on STEM training on teachers’ attitudes toward STEM, their self-efficacy in implementing STEM methodologies, and their problem-solving skills. Additionally, we explored teachers’ professional compe...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Formation and Evaluation of Critical and Creative Thinking for Good Personal, Academic and Professional Performance in These New Times)
  • Article
  • Open Access
642 Views
19 Pages

Recent evidence indicates that many high school students continue to exhibit weak problem-solving skills and incomplete conceptual understanding of environmental change, although both are critical for addressing increasingly complex ecological challe...

(This article belongs to the Section Curriculum and Instruction)
  • Article
  • Open Access
835 Views
23 Pages

The examination of thinking skills has become a contemporary and imperative focus within educational research, capturing considerable attention from scholars. The present study endeavors to explore the mediating role of critical thinking tendency in...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Emotions, Well-Being and Intelligence: Assessment, Interventions and Professional Development)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,320 Views
18 Pages

Problem-Solving Skills Training for Parents of Children Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study

  • Heather Bemis,
  • Mikela Ritter,
  • Maxwell (Nina) Lee,
  • Paula Murray and ,
  • Robert Noll,
  • Rebecca Barber,
  • Chelsea Balian and
  • Jessica Ward
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

10 March 2025

Background: Caregivers of children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are at risk for psychological distress. Bright IDEAS® (BI) is an effective and acceptable modification of problem-solving therapy for caregivers of child...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Pediatric and Adolescent Psycho-Oncology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,778 Views
24 Pages

Exploring Automated Classification Approaches to Advance the Assessment of Collaborative Problem Solving Skills

  • Jessica Andrews-Todd,
  • Jonathan Steinberg,
  • Michael Flor and
  • Carolyn M. Forsyth

Competency in skills associated with collaborative problem solving (CPS) is critical for many contexts, including school, the workplace, and the military. Innovative approaches for assessing individuals’ CPS competency are necessary, as traditi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Assessment of Social, Emotional, and Self-Regulatory Skills)
  • Opinion
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,458 Views
16 Pages

Facilitating Development of Problem-Solving Skills in Veterinary Learners with Clinical Examples

  • Amanda (Mandi) Nichole Carr,
  • Roy Neville Kirkwood and
  • Kiro Risto Petrovski

20 September 2022

This paper seeks to open discussion on the teaching of problem-solving skills in veterinary learners. We start by defining the term problem before discussing what constitutes problem-solving. For veterinary medical learners, problem-solving technique...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
6,305 Views
33 Pages

17 November 2022

Spatial cognition involves the ability to acquire, organize, and use spatial information in the “mind’s eye.” Numerous correlational studies have demonstrated the strong relationship between spatial cognition and skill in problem-so...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue STEAM Education and Problem Solving)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
8,628 Views
18 Pages

1 December 2021

In the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), problem-solving skills are part of science and engineering practices for K–12 students in the United States. Evaluating these skills for the youngest learners is difficult due to the lack of esta...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Early Childhood Science Education: Research Trends in Learning and Teaching)
  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
15,320 Views
27 Pages

24 January 2022

Self-assessment, in the education framework, is a methodology that motivates students to play an active role in reviewing their performance. It is defined as “the evaluation or judgment of ‘the worth’ of one’s performance and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Using Technology in Teaching Mathematics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
60 Citations
18,241 Views
19 Pages

This paper presents a new and innovative examination method designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in mathematics education. Traditional assessment practices often focus on rote memorization and fail to engage students in t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,381 Views
17 Pages

Problem-Solving Skills and Career Aspirations: The Role of Identity Acquisition and Self-Understanding in Italian Students

  • Emanuela Calandri,
  • Enrico Vitolo,
  • Jessica Verdiglione,
  • Martina Bollo and ,
  • Angelica Arace,
  • Paola Ricchiardi,
  • Teodora Lattanzi,
  • Marianna Campione and
  • Silvia Gattino
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

19 February 2026

Background/Objectives: Adolescence is a critical developmental period in which individuals are required to orient themselves toward the future and construct a coherent life plan, including educational and career aspirations. Future orientation is clo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Adolescent Mental Health: Early Prevention and Intervention)
  • Article
  • Open Access
896 Views
24 Pages

Understanding Resilience Among Undergraduate Nursing Students: Dimensions and Associated Factors

  • Maria Cristina Queiroz Vaz Pereira,
  • Carolina Miguel da Graça Henriques,
  • Amélia Maria da Fonseca Simões Figueiredo and
  • Ana Lúcia da Silva João

25 August 2026

Background: Resilience is an important resource in nursing education, supporting students in adapting to demanding academic and clinical environments. However, evidence regarding the factors associated with resilience among nursing students remains i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
6,512 Views
17 Pages

The relation between academic achievement and various measurements of cognitive abilities, problem-solving skills and self-managed learning has been established in the research before the COVID-19 pandemic and distance learning. The aim of the curren...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Psycho-Educational Assessments: Theory and Practice)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,122 Views
14 Pages

Use of Technological Resources for the Development of Computational Thinking Following the Steps of Solving Problems in Engineering Students Recently Entering College

  • Ronald Paucar-Curasma,
  • Klinge Orlando Villalba-Condori,
  • Jorge Mamani-Calcina,
  • David Rondon and ,
  • Mario Gustavo Berrios-Espezúa and
  • Claudia Acra-Despradel
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

In this work, the authors propose the use of technological resources to develop computational thinking following the steps or phases of problem-solving for first-year students. During the development of the activities using technological resources (A...

(This article belongs to the Section STEM Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
116 Citations
25,971 Views
15 Pages

27 November 2024

Within the rapid integration of AI into educational settings, understanding its impact on essential cognitive skills is crucial for developing effective teaching strategies and improving student outcomes. This study examines the influence of generati...

(This article belongs to the Section Higher Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
7,876 Views
15 Pages

Extension of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to Predict Patterns of Marijuana Use among Young Iranian Adults

  • Farzad Jalilian,
  • Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh,
  • Mohammad Ahmadpanah,
  • Shayan Mostafaei and ,
  • Mehdi Kargar,
  • Razieh Pirouzeh,
  • Dena Sadeghi Bahmani and
  • Serge Brand
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Background: Marijuana use is increasing among adolescents and young adults. Long-term marijuana use magnifies the risk of a wide variety of behavioral, cognitive-emotional, and neurological problems, and can be a gateway to use of other drugs. In the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Adult Psychiatry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,866 Views
20 Pages

17 January 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of an instructional approach called “Worked-out Examples Involving 4 Stages” (WEI4S) for enhancing middle school students’ algebraic problem-solving skills and reducing CL. Based on cognitiv...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
8,222 Views
14 Pages

This paper is a case study of supporting students in developing their Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) literacy as well as guiding them to use it ethically, appropriately, and responsibly in their studies. As part of the study, a law coursewo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
45 Citations
12,492 Views
18 Pages

28 January 2022

One of the crucial 21st-century digital skills, in the context of digital transformation, is problem solving—equally so in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In the context of kindergarten, learning through...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue STEM in Early Childhood Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
1,361 Views
38 Pages

19 November 2025

This article explores the potential of an integrated pedagogical approach that combines project-based learning (PBL) with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within the cont...

(This article belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,467 Views
22 Pages

16 April 2025

The increasing importance of data science in today’s world highlights the need to prepare students for the complexities of real-world data. This paper presents insights and findings from 15 years of teaching Data Mining and Business Intelligenc...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Theory and Research in Data Science Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,279 Views
17 Pages

Implications for Serious Game Design: Quantification of Cognitive Stimulation in Virtual Reality Puzzle Games through MSC and SpEn EEG Analysis

  • Jesus GomezRomero-Borquez,
  • Carolina Del-Valle-Soto,
  • José A. Del-Puerto-Flores,
  • Francisco R. Castillo-Soria and
  • F. M. Maciel-Barboza

This paper investigates the cognitive stimulation experienced by players engaging in virtual reality (VR) puzzle games through the analysis of electroencephalography (EEG) data. The study employs magnitude-square coherence (MSC) and spectral entropy...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Serious Games and Extended Reality (XR))
  • Article
  • Open Access
133 Citations
22,927 Views
26 Pages

22 February 2023

E-learning is expected to become a common teaching and learning approach in educational institutions in the near future; thus, the success of e-learning initiatives must be ensured in order to make this a sustainable mode of learning. In order to imp...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Post-pandemic Digital Educational Scenarios)
  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
9,577 Views
19 Pages

14 May 2024

Virtual-reality 3D modeling helps primary school students to develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on practice, students can understand abstract concepts more intuitively, and can realize the combination of theory and pr...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Education: Innovations and Developments of Educational Technology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,074 Views
20 Pages

In today’s job market, effective social communication is crucial for employment success. We investigated “Cog ‘n’ Role”, a novel video modeling (VM) intervention that integrates video self-modeling (VSM) and social probl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
10,994 Views
18 Pages

25 July 2018

Engineering education is critical for sustainability, given the key role that engineers have in shaping the development of our society. Yet, engineering studies have traditionally not been driven by sustainability-related knowledge and skills, but fo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Teaching and Learning for Sustainability)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,444 Views
17 Pages

Developing Problem-Solving Skills to Support Sustainability in STEM Education Using Generative AI Tools

  • Vytautas Štuikys,
  • Renata Burbaitė,
  • Mikas Binkis and
  • Giedrius Ziberkas

30 July 2025

This paper presents a novel, multi-stage modelling approach for integrating Generative AI (GenAI) tools into design-based STEM education, promoting sustainability and 21st-century problem-solving skills. The proposed methodology includes (i) a concep...

(This article belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
15,578 Views
21 Pages

Pólya’s Methodology for Strengthening Problem-Solving Skills in Differential Equations: A Case Study in Colombia

  • Marcos Chacón-Castro,
  • Jorge Buele,
  • Ana Dulcelina López-Rueda and
  • Janio Jadán-Guerrero

18 November 2023

The formation of students is integral to education. Strengthening critical thinking and reasoning are essential for the professionals that today’s world needs. For this reason, the authors of this article applied Pólya’s methodolog...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Present and Future of E-Learning Technologies)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,063 Views
27 Pages

Can Large Language Models Foster Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Problem-Solving Skills in Higher Education?: A Literature Review

  • Rafael Martínez-Peláez,
  • Luis J. Mena,
  • Homero Toral-Cruz,
  • Alberto Ochoa-Brust and ,
  • Apolinar González Potes,
  • Víctor Flores,
  • Rodolfo Ostos,
  • Julio C. Ramírez Pacheco,
  • Ramón A. Félix and
  • Vanessa G. Félix
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

12 November 2025

Over the last two years, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs) have obtained significant attention from the academic sector, making their application in higher education attractive for students, managers,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Application of a Large Language Model (LLM) in Education Reform and Innovation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,886 Views
23 Pages

30 April 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how the ChopMelon Net online learning platform can contribute to the effectiveness of sustainable education by incorporating real social issues. The core innovation of ChopMelon Net is that it provides a learn...

(This article belongs to the Topic Education and Learning in the Context of the New Normal: Sustainable Development and the Path to Sustainability)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,934 Views
11 Pages

In this descriptive study, we aimed to identify factors related to emergency room nurses’ disaster triage ability. A total of 166 nurses who worked for emergency departments of general hospitals completed a structured questionnaire consisting o...

(This article belongs to the Topic Multiagency Approach to Disaster Management, Focusing on Triage, Treatment and Transport)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,106 Views
26 Pages

25 April 2026

Computational thinking is increasingly regarded as an important component of digital education in primary school. Educational robotics is often discussed as a promising way to introduce computational thinking and promote problem-solving skills, which...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,235 Views
33 Pages

Educating the Next Generation of Engineers: Spatial Thinking Is Key to Their Success

  • Sheryl Sorby,
  • Gavin Duffy,
  • Jack Parkinson,
  • Gibin Raju and ,
  • John Lynch and
  • Muhammad Asghar
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

This paper attempts to answer questions regarding the link between engineering success and spatial skills through three themes. The previous research of the authors in examining the questions surrounding each theme is the focus of this paper; we ackn...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Rethinking Engineering Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
13,520 Views
14 Pages

This study was intended to confirm the structural relationship between clinical nurse communication skills, problem-solving ability, understanding of patients’ conditions, and nurse’s perception of professionalism. Due to changes in the h...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Communication and Public Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
41 Citations
8,753 Views
33 Pages

Enhancing Technology-Focused Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Institutions Ecosystem: Implementing Innovation Models in International Projects

  • Maria Rosienkiewicz,
  • Joanna Helman,
  • Mariusz Cholewa,
  • Mateusz Molasy and ,
  • Anna Górecka,
  • Dan Kohen-Vacs,
  • Michael Winokur,
  • Sofia Amador Nelke,
  • Avraham Levi and
  • Arriel Benis
  • + 9 authors+ 4 authors

Innovation models are key to fostering technology-focused entrepreneurship in higher education institutions (HEIs). These models create dynamic environments that encourage collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills among students and facul...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Higher Education Research: Challenges and Practices)

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